It is almost Christmas, and COVID is still around. This 2020 has been a difficult one for us all because the virus has been completely changing the way we live.

The holiday season is around the corner, but while quarantined, the Christmas spirit does not feel as present as previous years. For the first time in more than a hundred years, Santa is not at the mall waiting for children to come and take pictures with him. What will happen to Santa this year? Due to COVID-19, this Christmas traditional experience has drastically changed, but you can now schedule your very own zoom meeting with Santa Claus!

This year has indeed changed a couple of things in our life, but we can still take advantage of it thanks to technology. Many companies are offering virtual calls from the North Pole at affordable prices. Now, you and your kids can virtually visit Santa on Skype, Zoom, etc. This opportunity of video calling Santa gives the families a safer alternative to the annual Santa experience tradition.

Some stores offer free Santa online meetings for their shoppers. Macy's and Sam's websites let their little shoppers sign up to take pictures and play games with Santa Claus. Some other shopping malls still have Santa's experience, but this year our beloved Santa stays behind the big acrylic glass.

Even when the magic does not feel the same since kids are unable to interact with Santa Claus, the opportunity of video calling Santa gives the families a safer alternative to the annual Santa experience tradition. This innovative idea can last for many years because going online is much better than standing in a big line for more than an hour only to meet Santa.